NHTSA vehicle safety data
2020 Mazda CX-3 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2020 Mazda CX-3 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mazda dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2020 Mazda CX-3, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2020 Mazda CX-3 owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2020 Mazda CX-3, describing incidents dated January 22, 2021.
Most-cited components
- Air Bags 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a crash, with 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11489978 · Filed
On 1/22/21, I was driving for Lyft. I had a passenger in this car and I was giving her a ride home. I had a seizure towards the end of the ride, and was completely amnesiac to the crash that occurred. During my seizure, I was unable to check for clearance before I entered a highway and I crashed…
Rearview Image May Not Display Properly
NHTSA #23V487000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice
Reported July 14, 2023 · Mazda North American Operations
Potentially affected: 236,100 vehicles
Repair completion: 41.64% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Mazda campaign 6023G · Owners notified August 14, 2024
Defect description
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Mazda3 and 2016-2021 CX-3 vehicles. The rearview camera image may not display properly by showing a flickering or distorted image.
Safety consequence
A rearview camera that does not display properly can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera, as necessary. In addition, dealers will install a wiring harness fastening seal. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 13, 2023. Final owner letters for affected models and model years in the states of CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA were mailed August 14, 2024. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated on or before May 1, 2025. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, Option 6. Mazda's number for this recall is 6023G.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other Mazda CX-3 model years
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